molybdate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of molybdate
First recorded in 1785–95; molybd(ic) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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Add a few grams of ammonic nitrate and 10 c.c. of ammonium molybdate solution, heat nearly to boiling, and allow to settle; filter off, and wash the yellow precipitate.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Add 10 cc. of molybdate solution to the nitrate, and leave it for a few hours.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.
For percentages between 5 and 20 add 30–35 cc. of molybdate solution.
From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)
It is formed when a solution of bichloride of molybdenum is poured into a saturated, or nearly saturated, solution of molybdate of ammonia.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Salter, Thomas
As long as the solution contains lead, the addition of the molybdate solution causes a precipitation of white lead molybdate.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
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